Inside TSC’s Tough New Crackdown on Illegal Teaching in Kenya
The Teachers Service Commission has intensified enforcement against illegal teaching, signaling a new era of strict compliance within Kenya’s education sector. This crackdown targets individuals and institutions undermining professional standards.
Why the Crackdown Is Happening Now
The Commission aims to:
Restore public trust
Eliminate unqualified teaching
Protect learners’ rights
Teaching is now treated as a legally protected profession similar to law or medicine.
What Happens When a Teacher Is Deregistered
Deregistration results in:
Immediate loss of teaching status
Permanent ban unless reinstated
Legal consequences if teaching continues
The message is clear: deregistration is not symbolic.
Impact on Private and Public Schools
All schools must comply equally. Private institutions are no longer exempt and must ensure every classroom is handled by a registered professional.
Long-Term Impact on the Education Sector
This move is expected to:
Improve teaching quality
Reduce misconduct
Professionalize education further
Compliance is now non-negotiable.
FAQs
Can volunteer teachers operate without registration? No. Teaching in any form requires registration.
Is TSC increasing inspections? Yes, monitoring has intensified nationwide.
